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The Handmaid's Tale -- "Offred" Episode 101 -- Offred, one the few fertile women known as Handmaids in the oppressive Republic of Gilead, struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful Commander and his resentful wife. Offred (Elisabeth Moss), shown. (Photo by: George Kraychyk/Hulu)

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How Margaret Atwood dreamed up the costumes in 'The Handmaid's Tale'

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